underwent

[uhn-der-went] / ˌʌn dərˈwɛnt /

VERB

be subjected to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear endure experience go through have meet with see suffer sustain withstand

STRONG

abide bow defer encounter feel know share stand support tolerate weather yield

WEAK

bear up put up with submit to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discontinue refuse surrender

STRONG

disallow disapprove let go oppose reject stop veto

WEAK

commit do execute

Example Sentences

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In March 2024, he underwent hernia surgery, before having the operation on his enlarged prostate in December of the same year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But in the past year alone, the auction market for cars valued at more than $1 million underwent a seismic shift, said John Wiley, director of valuation analytics at Hagerty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez underwent surgery on his left ankle after getting injured during a match with his club team, Fenerbahce, last February.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She underwent a further eight abdominal surgeries to remove the infection, but, months later, she noticed a lump developing in her stomach, which was later confirmed to be a hernia.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He and his friends backed up while Hygeia and her snake underwent a violent religious experience.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan